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2026 Culture Day Youth Mic

March 12, 2026 – December 11, 202650 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Unam-dong)

[Youth Eoram, 'Youth following tradition, elders seeking newness'] 'Youth Eoram' is a cultural platform that breaks down generational barriers through resonance between youth and the new senior generation, sharing experience and newness, and growing together. The 2026 Culture Day Youth Mic in the Jeolla and Jeju regions provides local performance teams with opportunities to perform in everyday life and a venue for exchange and cooperation, laying the groundwork for growth. Through this, it expands balanced opportunities for cultural participation between regions and realizes balanced regional cultural development so that all citizens can enjoy art in daily life.

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Good food near the festival

Sorted by distance from the festival venue.

Introduction image for Odolppye wa Makchanggol (1/1)

Odolppye wa Makchanggol

Jonmat

Odolpyeo (200g)

Odolpyeo usually points to a chewy pork cut, so it works when you want a meat dish with a clear texture focus.

Walk ~15 min
Gwangju Buk-gu Unyong-ro
Introduction image for Tenjin Yakiniku (1/1)

Tenjin Yakiniku

Matdori

Japanese cuisine

Tenjinya Kkiniqu Dongcheon Branch is a Japanese cuisine place on Gwangju Seo-gu Yurim-ro 98beon-gil.

Bike ~9 min
Gwangju Seo-gu Yurim-ro 98beon-gil
Introduction image for Pyeonghwa Banjeom (1/1)

Pyeonghwa Banjeom

Jonmat

Spicy jjamppong, Jajangmyeon, Soju

The jjamppong is spicy.

Bike ~12 min
Jungheung-ro 83beon-gil, Buk-gu, Gwangju
Introduction image for Jiha Sikdang (1/1)

Jiha Sikdang

Jonmat

Jajangmyeon, Ganjajang

This is a Chinese restaurant in Gwangju where 3,000-won jajangmyeon and ganjajang are eaten.

Bike ~13 min
Cheonbyeonjwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
Introduction image for Cheongjagol Gangjin Meat Restaurant (1/1)

Cheongjagol Gangjin Meat Restaurant

Matdori

hangjeongsal (200g)

The cut and portion size are specified, so it is easy to choose when you want that specific pork option.

Bike ~13 min
Gwangju Buk-gu Uchi-ro 27beon-gil
Introduction image for Eutteumwon Hanwoo Butcher Shop (1/1)

Eutteumwon Hanwoo Butcher Shop

Jonmat

Raw beef (100g), Anchang (100g)

Raw beef (100g) is a clear single-cut option, which suits someone choosing a simple meat order by weight.

Bike ~14 min
Gwangju Seo-gu Naebang-ro